Farm of the Future

Molecular farming has the potential to add a new layer of value to existing operations without requiring major operational changes.

'Molecular farming' offers a new way to more efficiently produce plant-based sweeteners at scale.

Some of the world's most popular natural flavors come from plants that are difficult to grow or may only produce small amounts of the compounds we use.

It’s often easy to look back after a harvest and identify what didn’t work. But the real challenge is catching those problems before they happen.

Tools can't drive growth if they're not put in the hands of the people responsible for change.

The recent geopolitical challenges have shined a spotlight on how fragile our global fertilizer infrastructure can be.

When data is scattered across different systems, it can be almost impossible to put it to use.

It's important to acknowledge the many innovations in agriculture that are so common today they are often taken for granted.

The USDA has rolled out phase four of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their domestic capacity.

The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity.

Most farm businesses have searched for ways to diversify their income, but it can be a challenge to add a new business without sacrificing another.

LandTrust encourages rural land owners to see the value of their land in a different way.

One benefit of artificial intelligence is that it lowers the barrier to develop software, so more focus is on the user.

Shay Foulk of Ag View Solutions says making software free helped more farmers improve decision-making while creating greater demand for personal consulting.

Now that artificial intelligence has made software development more accessible, producers with industry expertise now have the power to turn ideas into software tools to solve their own problems.

Terrell Miller, founder of CattleMax, says a real challenge is making sure all that information doesn’t just get stored but actually put to use.

Some farmers might be leaving money on the table by not enrolling in a conservation or carbon sequestration program.

As agriculture becomes increasingly data-driven, producers are relying on more technology platforms to manage their operations.

This month Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the launch of the Small Processors Action Plan.

Terrell Miller of CattleMax says his companies have found a way to combine online convenience with producer-to-producer expertise.

Pairwise co-founder Tom Adams sees opportunities for genome editing to grow the average consumption of healthy fruits and vegetables.

Ag Secretary says the USDA is leading a coordinated One Health response to combat New World Screwworm, and says additional innovative solutions are in the works.

The foundation of an integrated approach to controlling kochia is to make the crop as competitive as possible.

The challenge of weed pressure is as old as agriculture, but even with modern technology it remains a big problem.

With wholesale prices back to the farmer so low that margins are hard to come by, will more farmers start considering direct marketing?

There has been a confirmed case of New World Screwworm in Texas cattle.

Technological breakthroughs in recent years with artificial intelligence and gene editing are opening up new possibilities for plant breeders.

The New World Screwworm has been identified just 25 miles south of the U.S. Mexico border.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a few major steps toward strengthening American fertilizer production.

This Georgia dairy says investments in cow comfort have been critical to the success of their creamery and the quality of their milk.

Agritourism efforts can help promote long-term sustainability of the agricultural industry.

Giving consumers a firsthand look at modern dairy farming has helped Mountain Fresh Creamery rebuild consumer confidence.

This year as part of their state of the farm report, agtech company Bushel surveyed farmers about their usage of AI.

What does it take to grow a business in production agriculture in today’s farm economy?

Agriculture doesn’t have a reputation for being the most technologically advanced industry, but that doesn’t mean farmers aren’t willing to adopt new technology.

A newly re-branded company is offering farmers a way to earn extra revenue without selling their crops.

The age of the farmer has been gradually moving higher, but some are noticing a shift to younger operators.

Growing a specialty crop to sell directly to consumers can mean more margin, but it also creates a new challenge: finding and converting the right customers.

For smaller farmers, competing in today’s agricultural economy can feel nearly impossible.

For farmers exploring direct-to-consumer business models, some of the best ideas might sound a little strange at first.

Farmland has produced strong returns historically as a non-correlated asset to Wall Street, but it also comes with some big challenges for investors.

Shane Thomas argues that in competitive, commodity-driven markets like agriculture, doing something different can unlock unconventional growth.

There are opportunity costs hidden in every business, including agriculture. Make sure you're happy with the strategy tax you're paying.

About 31% of US farmland is owned by non-operating land owners, and farmland as an asset class continues to attract interest from investors.

When an opportunity comes along to operate more farmland, many farmers need a capital partner.

Farmers have a lot more access to information and outside influences than ever before. What does that mean for their trusted advisors?

What does it take to grow a business in production agriculture in today’s farm economy?

As uncertainty continues in fertilizer markets, many farmers are left wondering how to respond.

Moisture sensors can give helpful information to farmers, but it’s not a complete picture of water needs in a field or orchard.

Researchers at UC Riverside are developing a model that would give tree crop growers a soil water map of their orchards.